Support Groups in 60618
At Modern Therapy Alliance, we offer compassionate, direct and personalized mental health care for individuals, couples, and families. We work with individuals and couples who are ready for real conversations about what’s holding them back or making them unhappy. We blend multiple insight-oriented approaches with direct feedback to help you make sense of what’s going on, so you can start making immediate changes that last.

At Modern Therapy Alliance, we offer compassionate, direct and personalized mental health care for individuals, couples, and families. We work with individuals and couples who are ready for real conversations about what’s holding them back or making them unhappy. We blend multiple insight-oriented approaches with direct feedback to help you make sense of what’s going on, so you can start making immediate changes that last.
Explore feelings related to divorce and breakups, develop supportive relationships, receive encouragement, and gain new perspectives in a save and confidential environment. This is a therapist-led group that provides a space to explore the nature of relational loss, share experiences and gain insight into your own pattens of behavior. This space allows support with other people going through similar experiences.

Explore feelings related to divorce and breakups, develop supportive relationships, receive encouragement, and gain new perspectives in a save and confidential environment. This is a therapist-led group that provides a space to explore the nature of relational loss, share experiences and gain insight into your own pattens of behavior. This space allows support with other people going through similar experiences.
This group provides an emotionally safe and supportive environment that is both trauma and diversity focused and informed where group members learn how to explore and practically addressing the impact of systemic violence and oppression on their lives through discussing topics that are often relevant and important to group members, such as: poverty, violence against women, ethnic/racialized violence, religious bigotry, nationalism, ableism or ageism, and cisheterosexism. We start out by building intersectional solidarity among group members that promotes the collective empowerment needed for group members to develop healthier relationships and ultimately increased social consciousness and community engagement.

This group provides an emotionally safe and supportive environment that is both trauma and diversity focused and informed where group members learn how to explore and practically addressing the impact of systemic violence and oppression on their lives through discussing topics that are often relevant and important to group members, such as: poverty, violence against women, ethnic/racialized violence, religious bigotry, nationalism, ableism or ageism, and cisheterosexism. We start out by building intersectional solidarity among group members that promotes the collective empowerment needed for group members to develop healthier relationships and ultimately increased social consciousness and community engagement.
Nurturing Parenting Curriculum within RIMYA Services is based on psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to learning and focuses on "re-parenting," or supporting parents in practicing new patterns of parenting to replace their existing, learned, abusive patterns. Parenting Classes (English): Begins the week of September 2nd, 2024. Every Monday 4pm-5pm and every Thursday 12pm-1pm.

Nurturing Parenting Curriculum within RIMYA Services is based on psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to learning and focuses on "re-parenting," or supporting parents in practicing new patterns of parenting to replace their existing, learned, abusive patterns. Parenting Classes (English): Begins the week of September 2nd, 2024. Every Monday 4pm-5pm and every Thursday 12pm-1pm.
Have you found it difficult to meet and make friends since becoming an adult? Have you felt like your social skills have taken a hit after experiencing isolation due to COVID-19? If this sounds like you, consider joining our all-inclusive counseling group! We will focus on improving social skills and social confidence; decreasing social anxiety; developing values-aligned friendships, and much more. We look forward to working with you!

Have you found it difficult to meet and make friends since becoming an adult? Have you felt like your social skills have taken a hit after experiencing isolation due to COVID-19? If this sounds like you, consider joining our all-inclusive counseling group! We will focus on improving social skills and social confidence; decreasing social anxiety; developing values-aligned friendships, and much more. We look forward to working with you!
A nurturing place to share your experience as a mother of a new baby (0-9 mths) and gather information on topics that explore the parenthood transitions, the emotional growth of your baby, couples' relationships post-baby, & the development of the parent-child relationship. This is a therapeutic, professionally guided group offering a relaxed and supportive environment to learn and grow during an exciting and sometimes challenging time. Babies are welcome! Group facilitators are Alison Kramme, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Sara Sladoje, MS, CCLS, Child Development Specialist & Certified Child Life Specialist. For more information go to: www.graspgroup.net

A nurturing place to share your experience as a mother of a new baby (0-9 mths) and gather information on topics that explore the parenthood transitions, the emotional growth of your baby, couples' relationships post-baby, & the development of the parent-child relationship. This is a therapeutic, professionally guided group offering a relaxed and supportive environment to learn and grow during an exciting and sometimes challenging time. Babies are welcome! Group facilitators are Alison Kramme, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Sara Sladoje, MS, CCLS, Child Development Specialist & Certified Child Life Specialist. For more information go to: www.graspgroup.net
We will be holding a safe space to process feelings about defining Jewish identity for you-ethnically, religiously, or culturally. Potential topics for discussion: worldly issues and the impact in your life, how family upbringing has shaped your Jewish beliefs/values, and any forms of antisemitism experienced or witnessed. Our intent is to feel supported within a Jewish community. This is an open group, and will occur virtually. Join us!

We will be holding a safe space to process feelings about defining Jewish identity for you-ethnically, religiously, or culturally. Potential topics for discussion: worldly issues and the impact in your life, how family upbringing has shaped your Jewish beliefs/values, and any forms of antisemitism experienced or witnessed. Our intent is to feel supported within a Jewish community. This is an open group, and will occur virtually. Join us!
Our group is ideal for adults experiencing emotional unsteadiness, distressing thoughts, low self-esteem/worth, and challenging behaviors. We have expertise in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship and communication concerns, and difficulty adjusting to transitions. We provides a safe space for clients within the BIPOC, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We utilize the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help reduce the struggle with challenging thoughts and feelings, bring clarity to one's values, and commit to actions that align to one’s values.

Hosted by Ginny Nikiforos LCSW, ADHD, ASD Certified Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CC, ASDCS
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Our group is ideal for adults experiencing emotional unsteadiness, distressing thoughts, low self-esteem/worth, and challenging behaviors. We have expertise in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship and communication concerns, and difficulty adjusting to transitions. We provides a safe space for clients within the BIPOC, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We utilize the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help reduce the struggle with challenging thoughts and feelings, bring clarity to one's values, and commit to actions that align to one’s values.
Fitting in at school is harder than it has ever been before: kids can be mean to each other, classroom expectations add stress, and the pressure to fit in continues to increase. Studies show that kids with good social skills have a significant advantage over their peers with deficits; this group offers students guidance and a safe place to work through their experiences to better equip them for the challenges they face. Over the 9-week course your child will learn skills like: expressing one's feelings, conversational appropriateness, how to say "no", and emotional regulation.

Fitting in at school is harder than it has ever been before: kids can be mean to each other, classroom expectations add stress, and the pressure to fit in continues to increase. Studies show that kids with good social skills have a significant advantage over their peers with deficits; this group offers students guidance and a safe place to work through their experiences to better equip them for the challenges they face. Over the 9-week course your child will learn skills like: expressing one's feelings, conversational appropriateness, how to say "no", and emotional regulation.
This is a VIRTUAL, open ongoing support group designed to help teachers cope with the challenges of our new reality: sporadic distance learnings, spotty attendance, students who are missing key skills, and unsupportive administrators to name a few. This group provides a safe space to learn new skills you can bring home at the end of the day to recharge, and back with you to the classroom to stay on track. Gain coping skills to lower your parasympathetic nervous system; tools to bring to the classroom to help your students cope; how to move from venting to action.

This is a VIRTUAL, open ongoing support group designed to help teachers cope with the challenges of our new reality: sporadic distance learnings, spotty attendance, students who are missing key skills, and unsupportive administrators to name a few. This group provides a safe space to learn new skills you can bring home at the end of the day to recharge, and back with you to the classroom to stay on track. Gain coping skills to lower your parasympathetic nervous system; tools to bring to the classroom to help your students cope; how to move from venting to action.
Too much to do and too little time? This group offers help for the stressed-out, over-tired teen. Teens will learn to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and communicate effectively. Interested persons can contact Mae at contact@thamani.net.

Too much to do and too little time? This group offers help for the stressed-out, over-tired teen. Teens will learn to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and communicate effectively. Interested persons can contact Mae at contact@thamani.net.
What Would Queer Jesus Do™ is a peer support group designed to build community for BIPOC folks and white allies who are LGBTQ+ and were raised in Christianity. Whether your connection to Christianity is severed, intact, or something in between, WWQJD™ is a space to explore what faith and spirituality can look like when allowed to be truly inclusive and expansive, coming back to the question “What would a Queer Jesus do?” Through peer support, storytelling, and a liberation lens, WWQJD™ aims to foster trust and curious exploration within a community-minded setting for group members.

What Would Queer Jesus Do™ is a peer support group designed to build community for BIPOC folks and white allies who are LGBTQ+ and were raised in Christianity. Whether your connection to Christianity is severed, intact, or something in between, WWQJD™ is a space to explore what faith and spirituality can look like when allowed to be truly inclusive and expansive, coming back to the question “What would a Queer Jesus do?” Through peer support, storytelling, and a liberation lens, WWQJD™ aims to foster trust and curious exploration within a community-minded setting for group members.
As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.

As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.
Guiding Behavior Coaching provides professional ADHD coaching anywhere within the US! Guiding Behavior Coaching has experience supporting the unique executive functioning challenges and strengths for those diagnosed with ADHD and/or high functioning Autism. Our style is supportive, direct, and very goal-oriented with built-in points of accountability.

Hosted by Ginny Nikiforos LCSW, ADHD, ASD Certified Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CC, ASDCS
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Guiding Behavior Coaching provides professional ADHD coaching anywhere within the US! Guiding Behavior Coaching has experience supporting the unique executive functioning challenges and strengths for those diagnosed with ADHD and/or high functioning Autism. Our style is supportive, direct, and very goal-oriented with built-in points of accountability.
The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research and provides a road map to understand your child's needs and to support building trust and security in your attachment relationship. For parents of kids aged infant-12 years old.

The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research and provides a road map to understand your child's needs and to support building trust and security in your attachment relationship. For parents of kids aged infant-12 years old.
Being a mom is hard! Finding a community to support you as you navigate this rocky yet nourishing journey is helpful in order increase internal compassion, self-awareness, and ultimately self-acceptance. Let’s talk about, let’s breath about it, let’s move about it! Join psychotherapists, Megan Schnell and Rickie Kostiner in a mom processing group. We will tackle everything from worries and fears to strengths and resilience. We will offer tools, techniques, guidance, and most importantly compassionate space for all. This is a group for all moms on their path of motherhood. $50/group or UHC accepted

Hosted by Laura Dziekiewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TIYT, CYT-200
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Being a mom is hard! Finding a community to support you as you navigate this rocky yet nourishing journey is helpful in order increase internal compassion, self-awareness, and ultimately self-acceptance. Let’s talk about, let’s breath about it, let’s move about it! Join psychotherapists, Megan Schnell and Rickie Kostiner in a mom processing group. We will tackle everything from worries and fears to strengths and resilience. We will offer tools, techniques, guidance, and most importantly compassionate space for all. This is a group for all moms on their path of motherhood. $50/group or UHC accepted
Based on the book "Hold Me Tight" by Sue Johnson, this 8-week group helps couples to communicate in a way that fosters connection and understanding. Great for new couples and for those more experienced couples alike.

Based on the book "Hold Me Tight" by Sue Johnson, this 8-week group helps couples to communicate in a way that fosters connection and understanding. Great for new couples and for those more experienced couples alike.
Explore chronic stress and trauma healing through a variety of different therapeutic modalities including: EFT, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy, Meditation, Trauma Informed Yoga, Acupuncture, Healing Self Touch, DBT, ACT and more. Sign up via our website.

Explore chronic stress and trauma healing through a variety of different therapeutic modalities including: EFT, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy, Meditation, Trauma Informed Yoga, Acupuncture, Healing Self Touch, DBT, ACT and more. Sign up via our website.
mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your body. Gain the insight that your worth extends far beyond external appearances, allowing you to embrace your inner qualities. Through this workshop group, learn to celebrate your body’s strengths, challenge societal beauty standards, and foster a renewed sense of empowerment and self-love. Registration is available via our website and MindBody Online

mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your body. Gain the insight that your worth extends far beyond external appearances, allowing you to embrace your inner qualities. Through this workshop group, learn to celebrate your body’s strengths, challenge societal beauty standards, and foster a renewed sense of empowerment and self-love. Registration is available via our website and MindBody Online

Hosted by Tatiana Rohner del Sordo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 60618?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.